Auditor (Auditor General)

Auditor (Auditor General)

An Auditor performs responsible professional work in conducting financial audits, operational audits, performance audits, and other engagements at State agencies, educational entities, and local governmental units. Examples of work performed include assisting in conducting financial audits, operational audits, performance audits, or other engagements, reviewing and evaluating accounting systems and internal controls, analyzing and reconciling accounts, journals, and ledgers, performing necessary testing and other related procedures, compiling general statistical data, determining compliance with applicable law, preparing reports recommending improvements in accounting methods, information systems, program operations, and internal and other management controls, and performing other related duties as required.

Knowledge of accounting, auditing, and other relevant professional standards, research techniques, laws, regulations, and other administrative requirements; skill in the use of a personal computer; ability to collect, analyze, and interpret data; ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments; ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing; ability to handle confidential information; ability to understand and apply rules, regulations, policies, and procedures; ability to utilize problem-solving techniques; ability to effectively interview individuals and organize the information obtained; ability to work well as a team member; ability to follow instructions; ability to work within deadlines; ability to deal tactfully, courteously, and professionally with auditees; ability to maintain objectivity; and ability to make sound judgments and decisions are required.

Minimum qualifications include a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in accounting and 30 semester or 45 quarter hours in excess of those required for a 4-year baccalaureate degree, meeting the educational requirements of the Florida State Board of Accountancy for licensure as a Certified Public Accountant (one year of relevant professional experience may be substituted for the hours in excess of those required for a 4-year baccalaureate degree if application was made prior to August 2, 1983, to the Florida State Board of Accountancy for taking the Certified Public Accountant's examination); or possession of a CPA certificate accepted by the Florida State Board of Accountancy.

The minimum salary for Auditor, the entry level classification, is $52,008. There is a $4,752 annual area differential for official headquarters assignments in Miami-Dade and Palm Beach Counties and a $1,776 annual area differential for official headquarters assignments in Lee, Sarasota, Hillsborough, Orange, and St Lucie Counties. Individuals possessing a Certified Public Accountant certificate accepted by the Florida State Board of Accountancy or qualifying work experience may be employed at above the entry level.

Locations include Tallahassee, Marianna, Miami, Tampa, Sarasota, Boynton Beach, Gainesville, Fort Myers, Deland, Port Saint Lucie, Maitland, Lake City, Pensacola, Lakeland, and Orange Park, FL.